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Rosemary MacCorkindale Obituary
Rosemary L. MacCORKINDALE Rosemary Lena MacCorkindale passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 in Seattle. She was born February 28, 1916 in Rainier, OR. to Freeman and Ethel Groves Hirtzel. She was a graduate of Rainier Union High School. She was very athletic and participated in track, enjoyed swimming and diving, golfing and belonged to several bowling leagues through the years. She enjoyed gardening, painting and was an avid reader. She married Robert Douglas MacCorkindale on July 14, 1941 in Atlantic City, NJ, before moving to the Northwest. Rosemary is survived by her sister, Maxine Johnstun, of Weippe, Idaho and numerous neices and nephews, and their children. Preceding her in death were parents, her husband, and three brothers, Kenneth Hammer, Robert Hirtzel, and Stanley Hirtzel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the library, where Rosemary visited faithfully, reading several books per week. Donations to: Seattle Public Library Foundation, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, or call 206-733-9519 for info.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Erin
October 7, 2008
My husband is one of the firefighter/EMTs who responded to try to save Ms. MacCorkindale. While it surely does not lessen the sadness of her loss, he would want her family to know that not just sincere and exceptional medical efforts but deep compassion and love surrounded her in their response. Our prayers have since been and will continue to be with her family and loved ones.
Carrie Ann
October 6, 2008
I did not know Rosemary, but I read about her on the WestSeattleBlog. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family. May she rest in peace with those who passed before her.
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